About the Author
Caitlin is a military spouse of 8 years to an active duty Marine and has recently returned from living overseas in Okinawa, Japan. She has worked diligently to obtain her Veterinary Assisting Certificate and AAS in Veterinary Technology from Pima Medical Institute, BAS in Veterinary Nursing from St. Petersburg College, and will be graduating with her MS in Veterinary Medical Sciences from the University of Florida in 2024. Caitlin presently works as a credentialed veterinary nurse/technologist at the South Tampa Veterinary Emergency Group and Epcot’s The Seas with Nemo & Friends in Walt Disney World Orlando.
Updated July 2023
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Exotic Medicine
Veterinary Nursing in Conservation Medicine
Veterinary nurses have many different opportunities in veterinary medicine. Conservation work can be a blend of exotic medicine, public health, and something new every day.
Personal/Professional Development
Veterinary Nursing in Japan
As the veterinary nursing profession continues to develop around the world, it is important to consider how we fit in to animal health care worldwide as well as cultural nuances.